Final Bow

© Dan Holm

Final Bow

Uploaded: July 13, 2005 00:16:56

Description

After a spectacular performance, the final bow.

Comments

Paul E. Earl July 13, 2005

So sad but so beautiful too!! Another fine capture, Dan!! #277725

Dominique Declerck July 13, 2005

I agree with Paul, Dan!! #1586577

S J July 13, 2005

Beautiful capture, wonderful perspective and very nice presentation, Dan!! Excellent image as usual!! #1586579

Mata Patan July 13, 2005

Wonderful capture!!!
Nice shot, this head down is perfect! #1586605

Karen Engelbreth July 13, 2005

Wonderful - love it, Dan! #1586609

Dan Holm July 13, 2005

Mary J. Criss:

Gorgeous and wonderful perspective! Love the soft pink against the black! #1586611

Jenny Bosmans July 13, 2005

Very beautiful capture, Dan! Love the presentation and the gorgeous colors! #1586618

Kate Jackson July 13, 2005

Great capture of this roses sad demise Dan! #1586666

Donna Roberts July 13, 2005

I am amazed that something I would consider 'past its prime' and not worthy of a photo - you've gone ahead and managed to make a masterpiece of its fading beauty.
Brilliant Dan - well done!
:-) from 'downunder' #1586675

Kerby Pfrangle July 13, 2005

Dan

The soft pink color against the black background makes this standout.

You took something in the last stages of life and made it interesting and beautiful.

You title if perfect.

Kerby #1586681

Paul Michko July 13, 2005

Superb, Dan. #1586743

Donald K. Cherry July 13, 2005

Bravo, Dan! Very well seen and presented!! #1586770

Walter Graziano July 13, 2005

Nice shot Dan! #1586815

Judy S. Fung July 13, 2005

Very nice capture, Dan!! #1586821

Joy Rector July 13, 2005

Fantastic #1586845

Colleen Braun July 13, 2005

beautiful... #1586882

Donna W. Neal July 13, 2005

Perfect title Dan #1586923

Colette M. Metcalf July 13, 2005

Just beautiful, Dan!!! #1586936

Cindy Paquette July 13, 2005

You manange to capture the final day(s) of this beauty in such an incredible and most beautiful display Dan! It's almsot a homage!! Very special! #1587152

Cathy Gregor July 13, 2005

Wonderful capture, Dan!
You made a flower past its prime look beautiful!!!
My shot... it'd look like a dead flower. #1587163

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 13, 2005

Just beautiful!!! #1587434

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 13, 2005

I give it a standing ovation!!! #1587586

Deb Holmes-Hatfield July 13, 2005

Wonderful Dan, stunning! and great title! #1587634

Joyce ONeil July 13, 2005

Wonderful POV! Great image... #1587779

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic July 13, 2005

Fantastic image Dan!!!
Great composition and title!!!! #1588095

Jill Flynn July 13, 2005

Beautiful and melancholy Dan. Love this SO MUCH. #1588185

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 13, 2005

I love the rich colors, clarity and comp!! #1588342

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 13, 2005

Fabulous image and story told through this image, Dan!! Your wonderful words are conveyed through this image! #1588347

Noel Baebler July 13, 2005

Beautiful, Dan. A gracious life told and seen. #1588366

Carol Brill July 13, 2005

A well-composed curtain call for this aged yet still regal and dignified grande dame, Dan, she'd love the stage lighting on this, too! #1588857

Goshka G. July 13, 2005

I hope roses reincarnate, Dan!;-) Wonderful words to go with this terrific image!!! #1588871

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 13, 2005

Lovely through the final performance!

ccc #1589118

Nobu Nagase July 13, 2005

Love the finale!!!
Bravo, bravo, bravo!!! #1589313

Patty Razonable July 13, 2005

You've captured this so very well in its Final Bow!! Excellent composition, Dan!! #1589323

Stan Kwasniowski July 13, 2005

Dan, great image, great title #1589406

Roger Bernabo July 13, 2005

A unique perspective of a flower's last showing! I really like the color on the petal tips; accents your theme!

#1589415

Cathy Stancil July 13, 2005

Ever beautiful roses, fresh or on its last days. Of course, you help this one look its best till the very end !! Beautiful image Dan !! #1589536

Mary Timman July 13, 2005

Beautiful shot. It's so beautiful with that black background. #1589542

Dan Holm July 13, 2005

Paul E., Dominique, Sanjay, Mata, Karen, Mary C., Jenny, Kate, Donna R., Kerby, Paul M., Donald, Wally, Judy, Joy, Colleen, Donna N., Colette, Cindy, Cathy G., Linda, Agnes, Deb, Joyce, Adilson, Jill, Donna P., Terry, Noel, Carol, Goshka, Candice, Nobi, Patty, Stan, Roger, Cathy S. and Mary T.: Thank you all so VERY much!! I truly appreciate your generous comments and supportive feedback! #1589736

Donna J. Taff July 13, 2005

Beautiful, Dan!!! #1589829

Terry R. Hatfield July 13, 2005

Fading Beauty eh Dan,Nice Comp And Colors!! #1589875

Marsha S. Smith July 13, 2005

Pure poetry - as are your words! #1589916

Marie Fields July 13, 2005

Wonderful, Dan! #1590121

Stephen Zacker July 13, 2005

Simple, Elegant, and Beautiful #1590165

Leonard Pierce July 13, 2005

Very beautiful Dan, excellent title!!! #1590207

Deborah Sandidge July 13, 2005

Very dramatic exit, Dan - beautiful! #1590298

Cora Miller level-classic July 13, 2005

Your narratives always add extra depth to your wonderful images, Dan. You have captured this star performer's finale with grace and elegance! #1590346

Janet Williams July 13, 2005

Wonderfully captured image. Only you could provide the image and wording that would provoke such an emotional response from a rose that was 'past its sell by date!" Fantastic! #1590369

Mary K. Robison July 14, 2005

Once again, you show how even fading beauty has value, Dan ~ if we look at the colors of this set against the dramatic black, they are so beautiful, and the curves still graceful...Really well done. #1590406

Dan Holm July 14, 2005

Donna, Terry, Marsha, Marie, Stephen, Len, Deborah, Cora, Janet and Mary: Thanks so very much!! I truly appreciate it! #1590449

William C. Raco level-classic July 14, 2005

Wonderful photo, Dan.
You make growing old look lovely.

bill
#1590684

Jessica McCollam July 14, 2005

WOW! Very beautiful, Dan! Love the colors and lighting! :) #1592889

Amanda Price July 15, 2005

I love your perspective on this. Wonderful shot! #1595673

Lori Carlson July 15, 2005

Love this Dan! Your title really "speaks" of what this image is all about and helps us to reflect on their beauty! You are so good Dan!!!! :0) #1596404

Heather Harpel July 15, 2005

How beautiful and poignant! Your title is perfect for this. #1596517

Wendy Stevenson July 15, 2005

What an amazing image Dan! Sad and stoic at the same time!! Beautiful through and through!! #1598114

Laura E. OConnor July 15, 2005

Dan you gave this beauty a proper farewell. Bravo! It looks like you really made everyone here think long and hard about the possibilities of their subject matter!! Wonderful job. #1598132

Leanne M.E. Boyd July 16, 2005

Beautiful Dan!!!! #1600110

Cesar J. La Rosa July 16, 2005

After this endless standing ovation, all I can say is BRAVO, Dan!!! Great work!!! #1601140

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 18, 2005

VERY PRETTY~ :) #1606622

Tammy Scott August 20, 2005

Congratulations again, Dan! #1740068

Jill Flynn August 20, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Dan. I lost count like I do every month!!! Way to go! #1740788

Sandy Landon August 20, 2005

Congrats!!! #1740798

Jenny Bosmans August 20, 2005

Congratulations once again on your finalist, Dan! #1741186

Cathy Barrows August 20, 2005

Congrats on your finalist...again #1741695

Roger D. Meador August 20, 2005

Nicely done and displayed. Congratulations, Dan #1742186

Kristi A. Howson August 20, 2005

Congratulations Dan on your finalist and good luck in the next round! (I've lost track of how many already :) #1742326

Rob Bishop August 20, 2005

Okay, Dan. Are you feeling guilty for having so many finalists this month? Just joking, I wouldn't either. Congratulations to a member of the midnight crew!

Rob #1742512

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 20, 2005

Congrats, Dan! Wonderful! #1742587

S J August 21, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Dan!! #1744144

Patty Razonable August 21, 2005

Wow!! A beautiful finalist!! Congratulations!! #1745719

Jim Kinnunen level-classic August 21, 2005

Fantastic image and title, Dan...Congratulations!!! #1746152

Cora Miller level-classic August 21, 2005

Another well deserved congratulations, Dan! #1748699

Carol Brill August 22, 2005

Congratulations on this thoughtfully presented finalist, Dan! #1753825

Heather Harpel August 23, 2005

Congratulations Dan! #1756651

eileen bedford August 15, 2006

Great capture and title to match... well done and congratulations. #3168494

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